On Monday, I showed you the image of my Mercutio Ken doll’s completed costume. Then, on Tuesday, I gave you the pattern for his costume. On Wednesday, I offered a tutorial showing how to make Mercutio’s doublet for Ken dolls. Yesterday you got to see how to make bi-colored pants, like those my Mercutio Ken will be wearing in my Barbie version of Romeo and … Continue reading Ken Doll Boots Video Tutorial
The prince costume that I posted on Monday and the pattern that I posted Tuesday included a pair of bi-colored Renaissance pants for Ken. So here’s the video tutorial I’ve made, showing how to sew these attractive Renaissance-style pants. Remember, all my patterns are available on my Patterns page, and you can go to the home page to see what the whole costume looked like, when I … Continue reading More #Barbie #DIY #Projects: Sew Renaissance Trousers for Ken Dolls
As I said when I posted the pattern yesterday, this isn’t the easiest tutorial I’ve created. In fact, it’s really only for the advanced seamstresses out there. However, if you’re up for a challenge, here’s my video tutorial showing you how to make a Renaissance doublet for Ken dolls. Please show your appreciation by hitting the “Like” button on Facebook, pinning on Pinterest, or otherwise … Continue reading #Renaissance Doublet #SewingTutorial for Ken Dolls
Today I’m posting my pattern for the Renaissance doublet you saw in yesterday’s post. A doublet is more or less a vest with sleeves. During the Renaissance, these sleeves were often detachable. Tomorrow I’ll post my video tutorial, showing you how to sew this doublet. This garment is not for the beginning seamstress, though! Beware! It’s a tough one to make! On Thursday, I’ll show … Continue reading #Renaissance Doublet #Sewing #Pattern for Ken Dolls
This week I’ll be sewing this Renaissance “prince” costume for my Ken doll. (He’ll actually be playing Mercutio in my upcoming YouTube video for Romeo and Juliet.) The pattern and tutorial I’ll be posting this week will show you how to make the bi-colored trousers, a doublet with sleeves, and the boots you see pictured below. Monday: I’m posting the picture of the final product Tuesday: I’ll post … Continue reading #Sew a #Renaissance #Prince Costume for Ken Dolls
This week I showed you my Instagram pillow pattern and tutorial. Now it’s your turn to share. Show me your pillows! I’d love to see the pillows my followers have made. I’m simply curious. What’s out there? Do you have a DIY pillow project you’re planning to make? Share a link! Send me a tweet with your pillow image in it, and I’ll re-tweet it … Continue reading Show Me Your #Pillow — Did you make a #DIY pillow? Share it!
Here’s the Instagram pillow video tutorial that I created on my YouTube channel. I gave you the patterns yesterday and the day before; now it’s time to sew the whole thing together. Remember, please show your appreciation for all my free sewing stuff by liking, tweeting, pinning, and/or linking. Thank you! Continue reading #Instagram Pillow Video #Sewing Tutorial
